Since the start of the day, there have been 69 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with battles ongoing in five sectors of the front.
This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in an operational update as of 16:00 on June 22, according to Ukrinform.
The enemy launched artillery strikes from Russian territory at the settlements of Liskivshchyna, Ulanove, and Myropilske in Sumy region; Zarichia in Chernihiv region; and Lemishchyne in Kharkiv region.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian troops repelled nine enemy attacks, with one battle still ongoing. The enemy also conducted three airstrikes using five guided aerial bombs and fired 155 times, including six barrages from multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions six times near Vovchansk, Stroivka, and Fiholivka. Two clashes are still ongoing.
In the Kupiansk sector, throughout the day, the enemy attempted to advance three times near Stepova Novoselivka, Zelenyi Hai, and toward Holubivka. Ukrainian forces successfully repelled all attacks.
In the Lyman sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 11 assaults by the invading army near Novyi Myr, Karpivka, Ridkodub, and Kolodiazi.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian troops stopped two Russian attacks near Hryhorivka and Ivano-Darivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russians launched four attacks at Ukrainian positions near Chasiv Yar and toward Predtechyne and Bila Hora. One clash is still ongoing.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces attempted to storm Ukrainian positions 10 times near Dyliivka, Toretsk, Leonidivka, Rusyn Yar, and Yablunivka. Fighting continues at four locations.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy made 20 attempts to advance on Ukrainian positions near the settlements of Malynivka, Myroliubivka, Myrne, Promin, Novoserhiivka, Udachne, Kotliarivka, Muravka, and Oleksiivka. Five battles are still in progress.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian forces launched three assaults near Vesele and Vilne Pole and conducted an airstrike on Myrne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian aircraft struck Kamianske and Novodanylivka.
No offensive actions were reported on the Huliaipole, Orikhiv, and Prydniprovske sectors.
According to the General Staff, Ukraine’s forces continue to wear down the enemy along the entire contact line and in the enemy’s rear.
As reported by Ukrinform, Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi stated that the Russians are preparing for a prolonged war of attrition – this is their main strategy.
Source: War update: 69 clashes on frontline since morning; fighting ongoing in five sectors
